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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.51, 1,080.41 and 233.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.51, 1,080.41 and 233.49 is: 350.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.51 : 1,080.41 = 233.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.51/1,080.41 = 233.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.51x = 1,080.41 × 233.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.51x = 252,263.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,263.76/720.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.12

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